Little Leaders Learning Academy
5633 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA
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Uplift Academy
- licensed capacity
- 18
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Uplift Academy
Uplift Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 18 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
MontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 18 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care |
| Approach | Montessori, STEM / STEAM |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 2014 |
| Licensed capacity | 18 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Uplift Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Uplift Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 18 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00249047
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 4, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Safety and hazards 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Transportation 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Dec 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.62(c)/3270.76 Space safe for large muscle activity/Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the outdoor play space was not clean and free from visible hazards.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
Jan 21, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the Shaken Baby Syndrome policy did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the annual letter to the local traffic safety authorities was dated 12/11/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed documentation of testing the fire safety system every 30 days was last done on 12/2/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the baby shark and cuddlefish classroom rest equipment was not 2 ft of space on three sides while in use at napping time.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
Jan 11, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection child #1 emergency contact did not include the parents work address and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have a health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the renewal inspection cert rep rang the doorbell. The staff person in the preschool classroom answered the door. The children in the preschool classroom were left unsupervised while the staff person opened the door.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection staff #4 did not have fire safety training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection staff #2 and 5 did not have emergency plan training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection staff #1 and 3 did not have Health and Safety Training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.166(1) Written statement
“During the renewal inspection a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for the infants was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection there was exposed paint and cleaning supplies in the bathroom in the back of the building.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection the bathroom in the back of the facility was not clean.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the renewal inspection staff #3 did not have verification of education on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed there were bottles not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection the mat inside the pack and play in the infant room was not clean. The rockers were sitting inside of the pack and plays on the mats.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During the renewal inspection child #1 fee agreement did not specify the release persons name.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection staff #1, 3 and 4 did not have staff evaluations on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
Dec 28, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on 1/11/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following. - Peeling paint in different areas of the green room- infant room (middle classroom) -Peeling paint in several areas of the green room young and older toddlers - (located in the back of the facility) - Debris in the backyard play space that consisted of a pile of wood with nails sticking out”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection on 1.11.23, while reviewing staff files Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 2 did not have a health assessment and TB in file - Staff # 5 had an incomplete health assessment in file no signature or date on health assessment by physician or CRNP”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on 1.11.23, while reviewing files Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 3's State police clearance was applied for on 4/11/22 but did not have a disseminated date, Staff # 3 did not have a mandated reporter training in file -Staff # 5 applied for a NSOR clearance on 7/8/22 but did not have a completed clearance in file”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During renewal inspection on 1.11.23, while reviewing files Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1 's fire safety training was dated 2/20/21”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During renewal inspection on 1.11.23, while reviewing files Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1's emergency plan training was dated 2/20/21”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During renewal inspection on 1/11/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following. - Staff # was in the front childcare space alone with 7 children- 2 older toddler (children 2 years old) and 5 preschoolers (children 3-5 years old)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection on 1.11.23, while reviewing files Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3 and 5's emergency contact did not list the release persons address.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During renewal inspection on 1/11/23, while doing a walk0thoriugh of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following. - Staff # was observed changing an infant in the front classroom and left 6 children alone in the middle classroom and back classroom of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During renewal inspection on 1.11.23, while reviewing files Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3's health assessment was dated 10/22/21”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During renewal inspection on 1.11.23, while reviewing files Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 5's emergency contact did not have a signature for administering minor first aid”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During renewal inspection on 1/11/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following. - the pack and plays both in the infant room and toddler room were not labelled for the use of specific children that was observed in them”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
Feb 3, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During renewal inspection on 3/2/22, while reviewing children's files, Child # 3's emergency contact did not have physician's number listed”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During renewal inspection on 3/2/22, while reviewing children's files, Child # 6's emergency contact did not include father's address”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2022
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During renewal inspection on 3/2/22, while doing a walk through of the facility, the facility did not have emergency contacts for the children in the infant room and the preschool room”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During renewal inspection on 3/2/22, while reviewing children's files, Child # 3 and Child # 4's emergency contact did not include a signature of parental consent for emergency medical care and obtaining administering medical care”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection on 3/2/22, the facility's emergency pan did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2022
3270.31(e)(1)(ii) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection on 3/2/22, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following - Staff # 1 did not have 12 annual clock hours of childcare training in file - Staff # 2 did not have 12 annual clock hours of childcare training in file -Staff# 3 did not have 12 annual clock hours of childcare training in file”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During renewal inspection on 3/2/22, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 3 did not have current fire safety training in file”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During renewal inspection on 3/2/22, while doing a walk through of the facility, Cert Rep observed that the pack n play in the infant room were not labelled for each individual child's use”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Uplift Academy
Is Uplift Academy licensed?
Yes. Uplift Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Uplift Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 4, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Uplift Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 19 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Uplift Academy care for?
18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Uplift Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Uplift Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Uplift Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 921-4290 to ask.
What is Uplift Academy's phone number?
(215) 921-4290.
Where is Uplift Academy?
5534 Chester Ave 1st Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19143. The nearest other daycare we list is The SPARK Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.